Add 50/96 and 35/84
50/96 + 35/84 is 15/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672 - Add the two like fractions:
350/672 + 280/672 = 350 + 280/672 = 630/672 - 630/672 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 50/96 + 35/84 = 15/16
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